This is an easy 2.7km loop in Eumundi Forest which is mostly shady and has gentle slopes and nice wide forest tracks. Activities: Walking & Horse riding Parking: 1263 Eumundi-Noosa Road, Verrierdale. The Trail The track is a wide dirt trail that is a pleasant easy walk that takes you past old cattle yards and a dam. The trail is…
This is an easy 2km walk around Mary Cairncross scenic reserve with abundant wildlife and beautiful rainforest in Maleny. With amazing views across the Glasshouse mountains from this vantage point out the front makes this a very worthwhile visit. Activities: Walking, nature, families. Parking: Carpark off Mountain view road, Maleny. The Pathway The Reserve The rainforest discovery centre has a…
This is an easy 6.6km loop along Lake foreshore and then through forest and along a gravel road back to start. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: End of Lakewood Drive, Peregian Beach. The Trail I like to start this loop by walking back up Lakewood drive to the forest entrance on right on the corner of Monak road. This gets the…
This is an easy 4km circuit along forestry trail between Peregian Springs and Verrierdale. There is also a small park nearby if you start from Peregian Springs side with a picnic table. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: You can park on Doonan Bridge road east, opposite the Power station or end of Thomson Place, Peregian springs. You can start…
This is an easy 6.6km loop trail in Eumundi Conservation forest through native bush with outlook over nearby country properties. Activities: Walking, running, horse riding. Parking: End of Verrierdale Forest rd, off Seib road, Eumundi. The trail starts off along Ironbark trail, then follow forest boundary trail on right. When you get the the crossover, stay on Eumundi side and…
This isn’t an actual trail but it does have a pathway and I managed a 2.9km walk exploring each path. I have included it here mostly because it has an off leash dog area and a small boardwalk in Noosa Parklands estate, Tewantin. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking, bikes. Parking: You can access the trail from either the end of…
This is an easy 3.8km out and back forest trail between in Mons, between Buderim and Palmwoods. Situated only 2kms from the town of Buderim it’s worth checking this one out if you’re in the area. It’s just down the road from Kunara Organic Marketplace so worth stopping in here also. Activities: Walking, running, dog walking. Parking: Small carpark at…
This is a moderate 7.7km loop in Kureelpa in Mapleton National Park. The trail is mostly along a nice forest trail but depending on the time of year may require some rock hopping over the creek. We managed this easily but may be difficult after a lot of rain. Activities: Walking & hiking. Parking: Park at end of Kureelpa Falls…
This is a 6.3km moderate loop in Eumundi Conservation Park near Doonan & Verrierdale. This is a lovely forest walk that isn’t too difficult with only a couple of hills. Activities: Walking, running, birdwatching. Parking: 1263 Noosa-Eumundi Road, Verrierdale. The Trail Start from Eumundi-Noosa road entrance to the forest and follow centre track, then loop off for Geebung circuit and…
This is an easy 6.1km loop through Mountain creek, near Maroochydore. It is dog friendly and well maintained. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: End of Glenfields boulevard, Mountain Creek. The Trail Lagoon At the end of the Mountain creek trail there is access point to this lovely lagoon which has a pathway all the way around. Mountain Creek “Into…
This is an easy 5.7km loop from Noosa Botanic Gardens through Tewantin National park forestry trails to extend the walk. Activities: Walking, running, picnic tables. Parking: Noosa Botanic Gardens Carpark on Lake MacDonald Drive, Lake MacDonald. I started this walk from the Noosa botanic gardens which you can also include as a separate trail while you are here – Lake…
This is an easy 5.3km loop trail in Cudgerie Estate, near Black Mountain & Cooroy. Activities: Walking, dogs walking & running. Parking: Parking area on Blueberry drive, Black Mountain. The Trail This trail is part of Noosa trail network and takes you through open countryside, forests, along quiet suburban streets and past wetlands. Follow trail 6. Scenery Spotted a local…
This is an easy 2km walk through some beautiful forest in Buderim. This sanctuary was a gift to the local community from the Foote family. Activities: Walking, running, picnic tables, dog walking. Parking: Carpark at end of Park Lane, Buderim. The Trail There is a maze of tracks and hard to find your way, but it doesn’t matter because it’s…
This trail is a moderate 7.7km out and back trail in Kondalilla National Park, near Mapleton. Activities: Walking, hiking. Parking: Corner of Old mill Lane and Flaxton Mill road, Mapleton. This walk is a section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. The trail is downhill all the way to the falls and rockpools and a steady uphill on the way…
This is an easy 8km loop through Noosa National park along coastal and inland trails. This is one of my favorite walks as it is long enough to feel like a workout and very scenic. Activities: Walking, running, hiking, swim. Parking: Along Esplanade, Sunshine beach. I started from beach access 28. Coastal views This is a beautiful walk with great…
This is an easy 5.9km circuit from Mudjimba beach through Maroochy river conservation park near Twin Waters. Activities: Walking, running, swim, picnic tables. Parking: Park along Mudjimba Esplanade near park. The Trail This trail can get wet and boggy after heavy rain. I started from Mudjimba beach and walked along esplanade to Cottonwood street, past the caravan park and the…
This is a moderate 5km loop trail in Parklands Conservation park in Parklands, near Nambour. Activities: Walking, running. Parking: Forest access on Atkinson Road W, Bli Bli. The Trail The start of trail has a very steep section so if you prefer to avoid this, you can take the narrow bike path on right of trail entrance. The trail has…
This is a moderate 6.7km trail in Tewantin National park, near Noosa. This forest is popular with mountain bikers so best to do this midweek mornings when its not as busy with bikes. Activities: Walking, running, mountain bikes. Parking: Wooroi Day use area carpark in Tewantin Forest along Cooroy-Noosa road, Tewantin. The Trail This is a nice forest trail with…
This is an easy 0.8km walk through a park then through a lovely forest to a small waterfall in the heart of Nambour. A hidden gem which is fairly quiet midweek. Activities: Walking, running, playground, swim. Parking: Park at the end of Waterfall rd, Nambour. The Trail The trail loops through lovely forest to a quaint waterfall. It is a…
This is an easy 2.6km out and back trail in Nambour. The pathway runs along Petrie Creek and is popular with families and locals. Activities: Walking, dog walking, running. Parking: Corner of Petrie Park road and Price street. The Trail The trail is mostly shady and walking along the edge of Petrie creek which is surrounded by lovely vegetation in…